Weekend stay – Albertville

"Etape du Tour" recognition

From May 22nd to 25th, 2025

Intermediate

Mixed

12 available places

Star-shaped

Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Albertville is not only a city rich in history, but also an ideal starting point for cyclists. 

This year again, Albertville be in the spotlight of one of the largest cycling race in the world and will host the well-known "Etape du Tour" cyclosportive. 

This 4 day and 3 nights road bike tour, which aims to recognize the itinerary of this renowned cyclosportive, offers you a unique immersion in the majestic landscapes with its mythical passes, winding roads and breathtaking panoramas. 

This weekend promises to be an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Alps. 

Highlights of this trip :

  • Stay in the heart of French Alps mountains
  • Discovery of mythical passes and breathtaking panoramas
  • Cyclosportive itinerary recognition
  • Local graduated bike guide
  • Support vehicle for transport of luggage for the day, refuelling and mechanical assistance.
  • Accomodation in an Ecolodge above Albertville
  • A small group (maximum 12 people) for a privileged cycling experience.

Level

Niveau intermédiaire pour ce séjour. Entre 70 et 110 km par jour et entre 700 et 2300 m de dénivelé positif. This trip is available to anyone who wants to prepare for their 2025 challenge.


Highlights of this trip :

  • Stay in the heart of French Alps mountains
  • Discovery of mythical passes and breathtaking panoramas
  • Cyclosportive itinerary recognition
  • Local graduated bike guide
  • Support vehicle for transport of luggage for the day, refuelling and mechanical assistance.
  • Accomodation in an Ecolodge above Albertville
  • A small group (maximum 12 people) for a privileged cycling experience.

Level

Niveau intermédiaire pour ce séjour. Entre 70 et 110 km par jour et entre 700 et 2300 m de dénivelé positif. This trip is available to anyone who wants to prepare for their 2025 challenge.



Schedule

Previsional program, subject to change according to weather conditions, events beyond our control or for safety reasons

Thursday, May 22nd

Arrival at Albertville


50 km d+700 m

Briefing and bike check

Group cohesion ride to col de Tamié

Installation in rooms.


Friday, May 23rd

First part

85 km d+1900 m

Albertville - Côte d'Héry - Col des Saisies - Beaufort - retour Albertville

Stop at Beaufort cooperative for cheese tasting

Saturday, May 24th

Second part

90 km d+2100 m

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Beaufortain: Col du Pré - Cormet de Roselend and down to Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Athlete nutrition workshop

Sunday, May 25th

Last part


75 km d+ 2150m

Albertville - Moûtiers - Aime -La Plagne

Departure & Check-out- End of the stay around 5 pm.

Fullboard:

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Lunch as picnic
  • Dinner (starter/plate/dessert)


Refuelling: during cycling


Accommodation :

You will stay in an ecological cottage located on the heights of Albertville, in the Bauges Natural Park in Mercury. In the quiet of nature, the view is splendid on the surrounding mountains. The cottage is an old farmhouse completely renovated on an ecological concept.


You will stay in a double room with bathroom and toilet.

Available places

Available places : 12

Guaranteed departure from 7 

Payment terms: A deposit of 30% is required at the reservation to validate. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 1 month before the start of the stay. Payment must be made by bank transfer.


Refund policy: The reservation of the stay is validated by the payment of the deposit, not refundable. The deposit will be refunded only in case of stay cancellation by Bike&Trip. For more details about our refund policy, please refer to our GTC.


Cancellation insurance, assistance and repatriation: We recommend you to subscribe a cancellation insurance, assistance, repatriation for the purchase of a stay. Bike&Trip offers you in stays options to subscribe to the formula AVA Tourist Card proposed by AVA Assurances. For the general conditions of the insurance contract, click here. Bike&Trip only serves as an intermediary between you and the insurance company. You can also take out cancellation, assistance and repatriation insurance of your choice.

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